Operation Stop Scams shred event in Montgomery on April 21

As part of AARP's Operation Stop Scams, AARP Alabama is teaming up with the Montgomery Clean City Commission, MAX Credit Union, and WSFA for a FREE public Shred-A-Thon on Friday, April 21 from 7 AM to 1 PM at Garrett Coliseum South Parking Lot. The shred even is free, but we are asking the public to consider bringing a non-perishable food donation to benefit the Montgomery Area Food Bank. Bring up to three bags or file boxes of unwanted personal documents to be securely shredded on-site by Gilmore Services.

Fraud and identity theft is a multi-billion dollar crime in the U.S. One of the best ways to protect yourself is by shredding personal documents you no longer need. What should you shred? We’ve got a list.

•ATM receipts
•Bank statements
•Birth certificate copies
•Canceled and voided checks
•Credit card bills, carbon copies, summaries and receipts
•Credit reports and histories
•Documents containing maiden name (used by credit card companies for security reasons)
•Documents containing names, addresses, phone numbers or e-mail addresses
•Documents relating to investments
•Documents containing passwords or PIN numbers
•Driver’s licenses or items with a driver’s license number
•Employee pay stubs
•Employment records
•Expired passports and visas
•Old legal documents
•Investment, stock and property transactions
•Items with a signature (leases, contracts, letters)
•Medical and dental records
•Papers with a Social Security numbers
•Tax forms (the IRS recommends keeping up to 7 years of tax records)
•Transcripts
•Travel itineraries
•Utility bills (telephone, gas, electric, water, cable TV, Internet)

The AARP Fraud Watch Network provides constantly updated information on identity theft and fraud to help you stay one step ahead of the criminals. Check it out at AARP Fraud Watch Network. Fight back against fraud – shred your documents in Montgomery on Friday, April 21!